
Description
There are many risks associated with working in isolation, without the support of colleagues. These risks can include accidents and violence.
This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers.
It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the definition of a lone worker
- Demonstrate understanding of risk factors to lone workers, and identify methods of reducing risk
- Recognise the key components of relevant legislation including the responsibilities of employees and employers as defined by the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations.
- Define dynamic risk assessments and understand multi-agency collaboration and issues associated with attending remote locations, including travel.
- State where to go for additional training and guidance provided by both internal and external agencies.
Target Audience
This course is aimed at anyone who works alone or manages people that work alone.
Course Content
- Lone Worker Personal Safety: The Basics
- The Law: Responsibilities
- Assessing the Risks
- Personal Safety Solutions
- Practical Tips to Avoid Conflict
- Reporting and Recording Incidents
IIRSM Approved
Our IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE & IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
How To Buy: Single Licence
To purchase a single licence for this training course, simply click here to register on our training site and then purchase a single licence via PayPal.
How To Buy: Multiple Licences
To purchase multiple licenses, please add the product to your shopping basket and enter your required quantity. The appropriate bulk discount will then be applied automatically. Once you have completed your purchase we will then configure your administrator account and send you login details for the training site. This will normally be done within 24 hours of receiving your purchase details based on our normal working week of Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. Your administrator account allows you to access your admin panel where you assign licenses to your individual employees.
Specifications
VideoTile Learning
Safetywear
Training